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REINVENTING SINGAPORE’S List SCENE
According to observers, as consumer expectations have changed, utilizing technology like virtual reality and artificial intelligence has grown to be even more crucial for retailers right now.  ,
“E-commerce is here to dominate for convenience, but people still crave human interaction, emotional engagement, exploring the physical space ( and ) interacting with people”, said Dr Samer Elhajjar, a senior marketing lecturer at the National University of Singapore’s Business School.
” Experienced retail gives the business a way to differentiate themselves and stay relevant in the digital culture,” says the business.
As consumers immediately price commitment and customization, retailers need to focus on transforming the in-store practice for shoppers, he added.  ,
The Singapore Retailers Association ( SRA ) has also urged retailers to provide unique shopping experiences to entice customers and fend off competition from places like Johor Bahru and Johor Bahru.
Ernie Koh, the agency’s president, told CNA,” We encourage our users to continue on the path of creating experienced financial in Singapore, so that consumers or perhaps tourists come here as a go-to position.”  ,
The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS ) Link, according to industry experts, will reportedly snab a portion of Singapore’s consumer market. By the end of the year, it is anticipated to start operating.
” We anticipate that we will see many of our customers taking a coach over to Malaysia, doing the necessary searching, and returning,” said Mr. Koh.  ,
” Also, we anticipate ( there will be purchases of ) high-ticket items, where you go in and you order, and you don’t have to bring it back … the vendor will ship it to you”.